You’ve heard it all before, but I want to say it again: don’t mess with the tiny tick.  Ticks and tick-borne diseases are found all over the world. Don’t fool yourself: disease-carrying ticks have been found not just in northeastern United States (hotspot for one tick-borne disease, Lyme), but all over …

Well, Today I turn the big 3-0 and rather than reflect on my life I thought I’d just share a poem from my brother to celebrate the big day! Ode to Paul, my Spanish-speaking brother,Of brothers bilingual I have no other.That is not all that makes you unique!Did I ever …

Sorry for not posting a new article on my normal posting schedule, but As a present to mark my 30th birthday, my wife let me hike the Choro Trail. It’s a 57 km (45.5 mile) hike from up in the Andean Mountains, down to tropical Coroico in Bolivia. It has …

If you’re looking for a hike in Washington that feels more like something in Arizona, head out east past Leavenworth to an area called Dusty Lake. Nestled in between Buttes, this easy 1 to 2 hour hike lands you in rattlesnake country where the fishing is good and the sun is …

Ok, so we’re checking in with yet another Sea to Summit Product. For those who are unaware, just go to your local outdoors store and ask for the Sea to Summit Section. at least that’s how it’s laid out in my local store. Sea to Summit produces great quality, ultralight …

In Bolivia, the locals have their fair share of traditions. One of them has to do with the most famous bird of the area, the Andean Condor. A massive bird, this Buzzard is both revered and despised. Revered for its size and beauty, but despised for its habit of carrying …

Well, it all comes to an end. A special thanks to SOG knives for giving me the Aegis and hand axe that were featured in these videos and that made survival possible. Also, thanks to everyone who gave feedback on what to do, with what and where. It was an …

Starting today, the Hydration Summit kicks off over at HydrationSummit.com… and you don’t want to miss it. The Hydration Summit is all about keeping your body working at its most optimal condition by keeping it hydrated. Hydration is essential for regulating body temperature and keeping everything functioning inside correctly. But …

If you’re a long time reader, you will have heard about my long term plans to do a survival trip up in Canada for 3 days and two nights. I coordinated it for a trip I had planned to visit family, and my dad ended up coming with me. The …

One of the most famous things for tourists to do in Bolivia is taking a mountain bike down the old highway from La Paz to Coroico. A couple years ago, it was the only road down to Coroico, but after countless tragedies due to its narrow width and at times …

So, Having got the basics of our shelter together, we turn to fire and food gathering in the second part of our 1st day in a Survival Scenario in the Canadian Mountains. If you didn’t see Spring Survival PART 1, here’s a rundown: The plan was to hit a mountain …

If you haven’t noticed, Sea to Summit gave us a bunch of stuff to review and I am happy to be putting it through its paces. Next on my list is the super cool Ultra Sil View drysack. This little baby boasts 3 significant features: Cordura fabric, a View window …